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Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Part 2 Encore with Katie Mack
Dr. Mack returns with a new introduction and updates on… listener questions! The universe, dimensions, asteroid bags and cosmic vertigo with the amazing Astro Katie, AKA Dr. Katie Mack. Part 1 was a primer on all things cosmological, from particle physics to black holes, so listen to that first then hop to this episode to get all your questions answered.
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Buy Dr. Mack's new book: The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)
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